On June 26, 1982, a Cessna 188B (registration N4965R) operated by Fred A. Cary was involved in an aviation accident near Scott City, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed during an aerial application operation. The pilot could not recall the specific details of the accident but suspected excessive propeller speed.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in an aerial application operation. Following the impact with the ground, the aircraft traveled approximately 220 feet before coming to a complete stop.
The investigation
During the subsequent investigation, the pilot was unable to provide specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the crash. He did express a belief that the propeller may have started to turn excessively fast; however, this mechanical condition was not verified by investigators.
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